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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

9.020021h 4mMovieDocumentary

Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?

DirectorDanny Schechter
ProducerKelly Sheehan

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Danny Schechter

LALaurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson
Self
ABAfrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa
Self
SBStephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop
Self
JBJackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Self
BBBebe Buell
Bebe Buell
Self
MCMacaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin
Self
EDE. G. Daily
E. G. Daily
Self
RFRoberta Flack
Roberta Flack
Self
GGGina Gershon
Gina Gershon
Self
JGJoel Grey
Joel Grey
Self
DHDavid Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff
Self
MJMilla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich
Self

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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'?

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' on Netflix?

No, The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.